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The Verge reviews Apple's new HomeView smart display with Siri AI

Jen Tuohy, a senior smart home reviewer for The Verge, has reviewed Apple's new $299 HomeView smart display. She tested both tabletop and wall-mounted versions in various locations within her home, using it for cooking, smart home control, and calls. Tuohy also evaluated its new Siri AI capabilities and gathered feedback from her family, noting her tech-averse husband was a fan while her teenage daughter was less impressed. AI

IMPACT This review assesses the capabilities of Apple's new smart display, including its Siri AI features, offering insights into its performance and user experience.

RANK_REASON Product review of a consumer electronics device.

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The Verge reviews Apple's new HomeView smart display with Siri AI

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  1. The Verge — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Jennifer Pattison Tuohy ·

    I reviewed the Apple HomeView, ask me anything

    Hi! I'm Jen Tuohy, The Verge's senior smart home reviewer. I've tested every smart display Amazon and Google have ever made, and for the past week I've been testing Apple's first: The $299 HomeView. I put the tabletop and wall-mounted versions through their paces, on my kitchen c…